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Construction sites, demolition work, building and renovation projects create inert waste. Concrete, rubble, soil, and other materials that aren’t chemically or biologically reactive are common by-products of such work. Inert waste is often harmless to human health but is usually produced in large volumes that need special management and disposal.

At Business Waste, we can help with your inert waste management. This includes providing free bins and containers to store inert waste safely on your site – you only pay for collection. Licensed waste carriers will remove it at an agreed time and ensure responsible disposal in an environmentally friendly way.

All inert waste is disposed of away from landfill with our services to help protect the environment and save you money. Get a free quote for inert waste collection from your business anywhere in the UK today – contact us online or call 0800 211 8390.

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What is inert waste?

Inert waste is not chemically or biologically reactive – meaning it does not decompose or takes a very long time to do so. Common inert waste examples include concrete, bricks, and rubble – often produced during construction and demolition activities. Inert waste won’t dissolve, burn, biodegrade, or negatively impact any other waste or materials.

It doesn’t pose a threat to the environment, wildlife, or humans due to these properties. Inert waste essentially won’t cause a reaction or create pollution when it’s disposed of at the end of its life. The most common examples of inert waste are rubble and related materials often produced on building and construction sites.

Inert waste examples include:

  • Concrete waste
  • Bricks
  • Sand
  • Soil
  • Rubble
  • Clay
  • Chalk
  • Ceramics
  • Tiles
  • Stone

Inert waste collection

Arrange regular and reliable inert waste collection from your site anywhere in the UK. Inert waste removals are available on a schedule to suit your operations with a choice of daily, weekly, and fortnightly collections. Licensed waste carriers will remove your waste at an agreed time and date.

Save money as we provide free bins, bags, and containers to store your inert waste safely onsite – you just pay for collection. Inert waste management costs depend on the type and amount of waste you need to be removed, how often, and where your business is in the UK.

You’ll receive a free duty of care certificate for added peace of mind that your inert waste is removed, transported, and disposed of safely and legally. To protect the environment we aim to keep as much inert waste as possible away from landfill, especially as it won’t decompose.

Get a free no-obligation quote for inert waste collection with Business Waste. Contact us online or call 0800 211 8390 – one of our experts can provide inert waste guidance and answer any of your questions.

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Inert waste disposal

To dispose of inert waste, you should follow similar steps for construction waste management. First, store your inert waste safely in appropriate bins, bags, or containers on your site. This could include skip bags, skips, or roll on roll offs – just ensure you don’t exceed any weight limits.

Then arrange commercial collection of your inert waste by a professional waste management company such as Business Waste. Book removals at a time, date, and schedule to suit your needs. Ensure all access requirements are met, and licensed waste carriers will collect your inert waste at the agreed time and date.

They’ll transport it to an appropriate nearby facility for responsible disposal and recycling. You’ll receive a free duty of care certificate confirming the safe and legal disposal of your inert waste. Most inert waste disposal involves recycling it and turning it into aggregate, which crushes it for use in other conduction projects.

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How does inert waste 
removal work?

  1. Select your free bins

  2. Arrange delivery

  3. Fill up your bin

  4. Get your business waste collected

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Inert waste recycling

Inert waste isn’t harmful to human health, the environment, or wildlife. It won’t release toxic emissions or pollute the ground, air, or waterways. However, inert waste takes an incredibly long time to break down and decompose (if it does at all) and uses up lots of valuable landfill space.

For these reasons, responsible disposal of inert waste and keeping it away from landfill is vital. Inert waste recycling is possible and involves turning it into construction aggregate. This is a coarse-to-medium-grained particulate material that’s added to or used to form fresh asphalt or concrete.t

The aggregate created from recycling inert waste can also be added to roads and paths and used in domestic or commercial garden projects. Inert waste recycling saves on the energy, resources, and emissions required to form construction materials from scratch.

Other inert waste disposal and recycling methods depend on the specific type of material. For example, bricks can also be recycled and turned into new ones. They’re crushed and blended and then either turned into new bricks, or aggregate or used in landscaping projects.e

Who needs to 
recycle inert waste?

Effective inert waste management is essential for all businesses and organisations that produce any type and amount of inert waste. Construction sites, excavation work, demolition companies, and other building projects are the main places that generate inert waste. Other organisations may need to recycle inert waste sometimes too.

Inert waste management is especially important for anyone who produces:

  • Agricultural waste – such as waste soil from farms and fields, stone from old drystone walls.
  • Construction waste – leftover or broken bricks, waste concrete, and rubble from demolition work.
  • Factory waste – waste from the production of new concrete, bricks, and tiles in factories.
  • Garden waste – domestic and commercial garden and landscaping projects may create waste soil, clay, chalk, and sand.
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Why use Business Waste for 
inert waste removal?

Get rid of any type and volume of inert waste from your business or project responsibly and reliably with our services. Save money with free bins, bags, and containers to store such bulky materials with no delivery or rental fees – you only pay for collection.

Daily, weekly, and fortnightly collections are available to suit your needs. All removals are conducted by licensed waste carriers with inert waste recycled and disposed of away from landfill. You receive a free duty of care certificate as proof for peace of mind too.

See how much you could save with a free no-obligation quote for inert waste collection in the UK today – call 0800 211 8390 or contact us online.

Book inert waste removal with Business Waste and benefit from:

  • Free bins – only pay for inert waste collection with no delivery or hire charges for bins, bags, or containers.
  • Safe disposal – inert waste is recycled and disposed of away from landfill.
  • Competitive prices – our network of local and national suppliers helps us provide bespoke and competitive prices.
  • Regular waste collection – select from regular daily, weekly, or fortnightly inert waste removal.
  • Great customer service – speak to our friendly team if you have any questions with one point of contact.
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Inert waste FAQs

  • CONSTRUCTION Is soil inert waste?

    Soil is a type of inert waste as it’s not chemically or biologically reactive. Most garden soil is inert waste as it’s ‘clean’ and contains no hazardous elements. Some types of soil may not classify as inert waste if they’re contaminated with harmful substances, such as pesticides.

  • CONSTRUCTION Is plastic inert waste?

    Most plastic is a type of inert material as it takes a long time to decompose and does not chemically react. However, if many plastics end up in landfill they can leach the chemicals they contain that may contaminate nearby ground, water, and air, adding to pollution.

    Plastic is technically a type of inert waste, but recycling plastic waste is a more sustainable option.

  • CONSTRUCTION Is turf inert waste?

    Turf is not an inert waste – it’s a type of green or garden waste. Waste turf should be disposed of with other green waste like grass cuttings and hedge trimmings. This is normally sent for composting, which is a greener disposal method than turning it into aggregate.

  • CONSTRUCTION Is inert waste hazardous?

    Inert waste is not hazardous. Inert waste doesn’t pose a threat to human health, wildlife, or the environment however it’s disposed of, unlike the various types of hazardous waste. When inert waste is disposed of it does not react or affect the quality of any ground, water, or air it’s in contact with.

  • CONSTRUCTION Is inert waste biodegradable?

    Inert waste is not biodegradable. One of the main defining characteristics of inert waste is that it does not decompose or takes a very long time to break down. This is why inert waste should not be landfilled, as it will stay there forever. It will not dissolve or burn either.

Published 25th August 2023 by Graham Matthews. Last modified 24th March 2025